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NJ A4056

NJ A4056
Changes DEP authority to allow taking of aquacultured shellfish on Sunday.


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Introduced
03/11/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would change the authority of the Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Shellfisheries Council, to allow for the adoption of rules and regulations only for the harvest of all types of aquacultured shellfish on Sundays, during specific times, in specific areas, and using specific methods of harvest. Current law authorizes the adoption of rules and regulations only for the harvest of oysters on Sundays during specific times, in specific areas, and using specific methods of harvest.

AI Summary

This bill would change the authority of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in consultation with the Shellfisheries Council, to allow for the adoption of rules and regulations for the harvest of all types of aquacultured shellfish on Sundays, during specific times, in specific areas, and using specific methods of harvest. Currently, the law only authorizes the adoption of rules and regulations for the harvest of oysters on Sundays.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee (on 03/11/2024)

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